Arsenal: Gunners were 'shambolic' at Everton and must find character quickly

Roberto Martinez has done phenomenal job at Goodison Park

Last Updated: 07/04/14 10:15am

Steven Naismith, Romelu Lukaku and an own goal from former Everton man Mikel Arteta earned the hosts a comprehensive win and the Merseysiders - with a game in hand - are now within touching distance of fourth-placed Arsenal.

Redknapp was impressed by the Blues' performance but was scathing of the Londoners' and says he has sympathy for the club's supporters after another humiliating result on the road.

"That was shambolic," he told Sky Sports.

"Arsenal have conceded 20 goals combined at Everton, Man City, Chelsea and Liverpool and how can you have a chance of getting anywhere if you do that?

"I feel sorry for the fans that have had to see that today [Sunday] as it is the same story, so Arsenal need to show character and get players back because it looks like things could all go wrong for them.

"They have to win against Wigan in the FA Cup next week, but anyone who has seen Wigan this season knows that won't be easy and if they play like they did against Everton they will lose."

Excitement

Everton, meanwhile, have won six Premier League games on the spin, matching the club record from 2002, and Redknapp feels the Toffees are a better side now than they were under Davis Moyes.

The former Liverpool and Tottenham star was struck by Roberto Martinez's men's verve and compared them to the team Arsene Wenger had at his disposal a few years ago.

"Everton have so much quality but the biggest compliment I can give them is that they remind me of the Arsenal of old," added Redknapp.

"They have pace, energy, excitement, and play from the back - and they ambushed Arsenal time and time again.

"Moyes did well but Martinez has taken them to another level and he is always looking to dictate and change games, so I think he is different class."